DocumentCode
491061
Title
Packet Satellite Networks
Author
Leiner, Barry M.
Author_Institution
DARPA/IPTO, 1400 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209-2308
Volume
2
fYear
1984
fDate
21-24 Oct. 1984
Firstpage
271
Lastpage
274
Abstract
Packet satellite networks combine the advantages of packet switching for channel sharing with those of satellites for long-haul broadcast capability. This paper describes the packet satellite technology as developed by DARPA and demonstrated in two systems based on channels provided by INTELSAT and WESTAR satellites, respectively.
Keywords
Access protocols; Artificial satellites; Bandwidth; Communication networks; Computer network reliability; Computer networks; Packet switching; Robustness; Satellite broadcasting; Telecommunication network reliability;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Military Communications Conference, 1984. MILCOM 1984. IEEE
Conference_Location
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/MILCOM.1984.4795010
Filename
4795010
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